Genetically modified crops have been at the centre of a growing debate over the powers of the science.

The Prince of Wales has described genetically altering food as taking "mankind into realms that belong to God, and to God alone"

Organic farmers fear that cross-pollination from genetically altered crops will destroy their own produce but companies researching the technology say that the principles involved are no different from what farmers have done for thousands of years.

Food Safety Minister Jeff Rooker has insisted that the government has strict controls in place to protect both the general public and biodiversity.